286, Lot: 504. Estimate $75. Sold for $50. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

‘Abbasid Governors of Tabaristan. Anonymous. AR Hemidrachm (24mm, 1.88 g, 9h). Dated PYE 136 (AH 171 / AD 787). Crowned Sasanian-style bust right; “excellent” and “good” in 2nd and 3rd quarters of margin / Fire altar flanked by attendants; stars flanking flames. Malek 172. VF, toned.

From the J. P. Righetti Collection, 27.